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Broadway: Slave Play

Juilliard: Stick Fly, African Company Presents Richard III, The Line, Juilius Caesar, Cymbeline, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Three Sisters, Gint, Bus Stop, and La Cocina by Tony Meneses.

Off Broadway: The Glory of the World by Chuck Mee (BAM), Play On! Shakespeare (Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Classic Stage Company).

Regional: That High Lonesome Sound by Jeff Augustin, Diana Grisanti, Cory Hinkle, and Charise Castro Smith (Actors Theatre of Louisville), White Rabbit/Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour, and 'Cause I Know You Got Soul by Zayd Dohrn (Chicago Home Theater Festival), Reluctant to Burn by Korde Tuttle (New School), Partners by Dorothy Fortenberry (LiveWire Theatre), Othello (Suitcase Shakespeare).

Workshops: Thoughts of A Colored Man directed by Taye Diggs, Fire Island by Korde Tuttle (NYTW), Demons by Keelay Gipson (NYSAF).

TV: The Good Fight (CBS), The Blacklist (NBC).

Training: The Juilliard School (Group 51), Bob Krakowower, HB Studio, School at Steppenwolf, Actors Theatre of Louisville Apprenticeship.

Previously, Blake was a company member with dance theater director Erica Mott as well as performance artists Mark Jeffery and Judd Morrissey.

Also, Blake was the creator of a free weekly wellness workshop series at Juilliard called Self Care Saturdays, an associate producer of an emerging Black student actor organization called HomeBase Theatre Collective, and a co-founder of The Chicago Home Theater Festival, a yearly city-wide month-long performance festival aimed at activating the arts and the community.

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Blake Russell STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Darren (Understudy)

Davey (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Broadway Return, 2021
Phillip (Understudy) [Replacement]


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Interview: MARY TESTA of TENDERNESS AND GRATITUDE at Westport Country Playhouse


The legendary Mary Testa is coming to the Westport Country Playhouse on April 15 for one night only.

TAKE ME OUT Plays Final Broadway Performance


Take Me Out officially concludes its Broadway run after 17 previews and 99 regular performances.

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Week of Performances on Broadway


There are only 8 performances remaining of the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT! See how to purchase tickets.

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Weeks of Performances on Broadway


There are only 16 performances remaining of the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT!

TAKE ME OUT Enters Final Four Weeks of Performances on Broadway


There are only four weeks remaining to see the 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT, starring Tony Award winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams. See how to purchase tickets!

TAKE ME OUT Cancels Tonight's Performance Due to Illness


Tonight's performance of Take Me Out has been cancelled due to illness. See when the show will resume performances.

Words From The Wings: Michael Oberholtzer of TAKE ME OUT Shares His Favorite Backstage Moments, and More!


BroadwayWorld is bringing you Words From the Wings, a new series of interviews that take fans behind the scenes of some of their favorite Broadway stars' backstage routines! Today we're chatting with Michael Oberholtzer of Take Me Out, who shared his backstage routines, favorite moments, and more!

VIDEO: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discusses TAKE ME OUT's Relevancy on CBS MORNINGS


Jesse Tyler Ferguson appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss his return to Broadway in Take Me Out. Ferguson discussed the play's significance and why the story is still relevant. Watch the complete video now, in which Ferguson also discusses officiating his Modern Family co-star Sarah Hyland's wedding, juggling fatherhood and his career, and more.

Photos: See New Images of Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More in TAKE ME OUT


The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. See new production photos here!

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Cast Celebrates Opening Night on Broadway


The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre (236 W 45th St). Check out photos of the cast celebrating here!

Photos: Stars Arrive at TAKE ME OUT Opening Night


The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos of the opening night arrivals here!

Video: Go Inside Opening Night of TAKE ME OUT on Broadway


The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out officially returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement. We're taking you inside opening night in this video.

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Cast Takes Opening Night Bows


The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out returned to Broadway on October 27. The cast features Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams and Tony Award Winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more. See the cast take their opening night bows here!

Video: Watch Jesse Williams & Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Curtain Call Speech at TAKE ME OUT


The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play Take Me Out returned to Broadway on October 27. Produced by Barry and Fran Weissler, TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production, has returned for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Watch Jesse Williams and Jesse Tyler Ferguson's speech at curtain call here!

Photos: See New Images of Jesse Williams, Jesse Tyler Ferguson & More in TAKE ME OUT - Returning to Broadway Tonight


The 2022 Tony Award Winning Revival of a Play TAKE ME OUT is returning to Broadway for a 14-week engagement at the Schoenfeld Theatre. The production stars Tony Award Nominee Jesse Williams and Tony Award Winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Get a first look at new photos of the production here!

Photos: TAKE ME OUT Company Returns to Rehearsals


Rehearsals are underway for the Broadway return of the Tony Award-winning revival of TAKE ME OUT, a Second Stage Theater Production (Carole Rothman, Artistic Director; Khady Kamara, Executive Director). The show returns to Broadway for 14 weeks, beginning Thursday, October 27, at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Check out photos of the cast in rehearsals!

Photos: Go Inside SLAVE PLAY's Closing Night on Broadway


Just yesterday, Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, officially closed at the August Wilson Theatre.

2 Broadway Shows Take Final Bow Today


Today, January 23, Broadway says goodbye to two beloved productions. Slave Play will conclude its limited run at the August Wilson Theatre following 9 previews and 58 regular performances; and Girl from the North Country pauses performances at the Belasco Theatre following 31 previews and 117 regular performances.

Photos: SLAVE PLAY Celebrates Re-Opening Night on Broadway


Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O'Hara, re-opened just last night at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway and we'll take you there.

SLAVE PLAY Announces Digital Lottery in Partnership with Lucky Seat


Slave Play, the ground-breaking work by Tony Award nominee Jeremy O. Harris under the direction of Tony Award nominee Robert O’Hara, announced its digital lottery in partnership with Lucky Seat. The strictly limited return engagement of Slave Play is now in previews ahead of a Thursday, December 2 opening night at the August Wilson Theatre.

Blake Russell FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Blake Russell been in?

Blake Russell has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Blake Russell been in?

Blake Russell has not appeared in the West End.

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